Multiplayer Guide Update: Maps

Multiplayer Guide Update: Maps

Mordia and Candyman have put together a superb addition to the multiplayer strategy guide--coverage of all Halo's multiplayer maps! Be sure to check it out, those overhead views should prove invaluable.

New Concept Art: Human Vehicles

Articles at Xbox.com

Articles at Xbox.com

I just came across an article detailing Bungie's history at http://www.xbox.com/games/default.htm. I knew about this article, as well as the Mjolnir armor article beside it, but it slipped my mind in the confusion of launching this site. Anyway, if you're new to Bungie head on over for a quick read.

New T&R goodness

New T&R goodness

Come get yer weekly dosage of Halo. This week we've added a storyboard originally planned for the end of the third level, but that never made it into the game. Also, for your viewing pleasure, 12 new Halo screenshots (WARNING: spoilers!) including the first peek at the elusive third race in Halo! Lastly, we've added our fourth (and smallest) addition to the multiplayer strategy guide. Never fear though, the next two installments are massive.

Gamespy Arcade

Gamespy Arcade

After playing with Gamespy Arcade, you may have noticed a few oddities with the gameplay. Halo multiplayer is very lag intolerant, and Gamespy Arcade's tunnel software seems to have a few issues as well. So, a few tips to help you along:

Halo requires approximately 128k/sec upstream per player, not per box. This applies to both the host AND the clients.

The above bandwidth requirements pretty much means if you're using a cable modem, then you probably can't play Halo online with more than 1 other person, and maybe not even that. Most cable modem providers limit home users to 128k upstream.

Try to limit your network's usage to only the Xbox. I found that when someone sent me an ICQ message, everyone slowed down for about a second.

Finally, above all, remember that Halo was not designed for Internet play. So, have fun, but have patience, it takes a bit of effort. Once it does work, though, it is worth it.

Halo is GOOD

Halo is GOOD

But you already knew that because you have your copy and your Xbox, and you're playing Halo instead of reading this page. Oh, wait.... If you weren't lucky enough to pick up a copy of Halo and an Xbox on day 1, we may be able to help. No, we're not giving away free ones (except to the two lucky winners at our launch party). We have, however, just launched the Seventh Column! Convenient, isn't it? It's almost like we planned it... oh, where was I? Ah yes--follow the Seventh Column link on the left to learn how to find Halo players near you who are willing to share in their good fortune.

Halo: Truth and Reconcilation Up

Halo: Truth and Reconcilation Up

The Halo T&R site is now up and running with Halo goodness! Be sure to check out the multiplayer strategy guide, the new screenshots, concept art, and more. For now we're running the site static. Once our server has been put through its paces we'll switch the site over so it's dynamic. Enjoy!